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iO4
iO4
FOUR-CHANNEL, 24-BIT RECORDING INTERFACE
Four-channel computer audio-recording interface >
Record up to 24-bit, 48 kHz audio into virtually any software >
Monitor sessions with balanced studio monitor and headphone outputs >
High-quality A/D and D/A converters, discrete- >
design preamps, 48V phantom power
Inputs for microphones, line-level sources, and instruments including guitars >
Tricolor stereo level meter and lighted status indicators for visual monitoring >
MIDI Input and Output jacks for playing and controlling software with instruments >
GET FOUR CHANNELS OF PREMIUM-QUALITY AUDIO INTO
YOUR COMPUTER... WITHOUT PAYING A PREMIUM
The iO4 packs power and function into a compact package. No matter which recording
software you like, how many microphones and preamps you have, or how large your
library of plug-ins and VSTs, you need a way to get audio into your computer.
COMPACT CONNECTIVITY
The iO4 is a compact audio-recording interface for home, project and portable studio
recording setups. This four-channel USB device for Mac and PC-based systems
enables users to record and monitor up to eight channels of audio (four in and
four out) in 16-bit mode or four channels (two in, two out) in 24-bit mode. The iO4
is compact to comfortably t into a mobile recording rig, laptop bag or backpack,
yet contains high-quality components and circuitry suitable for the studio.
PROFESSIONAL I/O
The iO4 has four input channels, each having an XLR microphone input, a 1/4-inch
TRS insert for external effects units and a 1/4-inch TS jack that works with line-
level sources and can accommodate direct connection of guitars. The iO4 features
discrete-design preampliers and 48-volt phantom power on each of its four input
channels as well for use with virtually all microphones and audio sources.
Producers and musicians will appreciate the ability to connect a second
pair of reference monitors or route audio to external effects processors
using iO4’s four available output channels. For remote tracking and
alternative playback, the iO4 has a 1/4-inch TRS headphone output.
PREMIUM A/D and D/A
High quality analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters ensure that every
detail of each session or performance gets captured and played back faithfully. The
iO4 features MIDI In and Out jacks for playing and controlling software with keyboard
and pad controllers, workstations, and other MIDI-compatible instruments.
The iO4 sends and receives eight audio channels on a single USB cable for
simple, universal interface to a computer. The USB interface is class compliant
for plug-and-play operation with Mac OS X and Windows XP, Vista and 7.
COMPLETE SOLUTION
The iO4 comes complete with a copy of Steinberg Cubase LE digtal audio workstation
(DAW) software. Cubase is one of the most popular DAWs in the world thanks to its
intuitive approach to composing, recording, editing and mixing. In addition to the
included software, the iO4 is compatible with virtually all audio and MIDI software.
Record any time and any place with the Alesis iO4.
FEATURES
Cubase is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
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